Mangaluru cooker explosion accused gets 10 years jail. india news

Mangaluru cooker explosion accused gets 10 years jail

Bengaluru: A special NIA court on Monday pronounced the guilty Mohammad Shariq2022 The main accused in the Mangaluru pressure cooker blast case was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 94,000 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and IPC. Shariq, who had confessed to the crime in December last year, is currently lodged in Bengaluru Central Jail. On November 19, 2022, an improvised explosive device placed in a pressure cooker in an auto rickshaw exploded in Mangaluru’s Kankanady area, injuring passenger Shariq, as well as driver Purushottam Pujari. The NIA said that Shariq intended to plant the bomb in the Qadri Manjunath temple to spread communal tension, but it exploded earlier due to a glitch while scheduling the timer – he set a timer for 9 minutes instead of 90 minutes for the bomb to explode. Special public prosecutor P Prasanna Kumar told TOI that besides collecting evidence against Shariq, he examined 45 witnesses. Feeling that “a strong case” had been made against him. Shariq pleaded guilty to the charges.

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खड़गे के बयान पर अयोध्या में बवाल: संत परमहंसाचार्य ने दर्ज कराई शिकायत, कार्रवाई की मांग

अयोध्या में कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष मल्लिकार्जुन खड़गे के एक कथित बयान पर विवाद खड़ा हो गया है. आरोप है कि उनके बयान में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के खिलाफ आपत्तिजनक टिप्पणी की गई है. इस मामले को लेकर अयोध्या में विरोध प्रदर्शन शुरू हो गया है और राजनीतिक माहौल भी गरमा गया है. इस बयान को लेकर स्थानीय स्तर पर लोगों में गुस्सा है और इसे लेकर तरह-तरह की प्रतिक्रियाएं सामने आ रही हैं.

संत परमहंसाचार्य ने दी शिकायत
इस मामले में तपस्वी छावनी के पीठाधीश्वर जगतगुरु परमहंसाचार्य ने कड़ी आपत्ति जताई है. उन्होंने खड़गे के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज करने की मांग करते हुए अयोध्या थाने में शिकायत दर्ज कराई है. परमहंसाचार्य का कहना है कि ऐसे बयानों से समाज में वैमनस्यता फैलती है और लोगों की धार्मिक भावनाएं आहत होती हैं.

धार्मिक भावनाओं को ठेस पहुंचाने का आरोप
परमहंसाचार्य ने आरोप लगाया कि कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष का बयान न सिर्फ अनुचित है बल्कि समाज में तनाव भी पैदा कर सकता है. उन्होंने प्रशासन से मांग की है कि मामले की गंभीरता को देखते हुए जांच कराई जाए और दोषी के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाए.

राजनीतिक माहौल गरमा गया
इस पूरे घटनाक्रम के बाद न सिर्फ अयोध्या बल्कि अन्य जगहों पर भी राजनीतिक चर्चा तेज हो गई है. इस मुद्दे पर अलग-अलग राजनीतिक दलों के नेता अपनी-अपनी प्रतिक्रिया दे रहे हैं. इससे साफ है कि मामला धीरे-धीरे बड़ा रूप ले सकता है.

पुलिस ने जांच शुरू की
प्रशासन का कहना है कि उन्हें शिकायत मिली है और मामले की जांच की जा रही है. पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक सभी तथ्यों की जांच के बाद ही आगे की कार्रवाई की जाएगी. फिलहाल इस मामले में किसी तरह की एफआईआर दर्ज होने की कोई आधिकारिक पुष्टि नहीं हुई है. इस घटना ने अयोध्या के साथ-साथ पूरे प्रदेश में राजनीतिक हलचल बढ़ा दी है और अब सभी की निगाहें प्रशासन की अगली कार्रवाई पर टिकी हैं.

(प्रतिवेदन: (अनूप जयसवाल, अयोध्या)

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West Bengal elections: Will return after May 4 to attend the oath-taking ceremony, said PM Narendra Modi. kolkata news

West Bengal Elections: PM Narendra Modi said, will return after May 4 to attend the oath ceremony

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Monday he said he was “confident” of a “historic transformation” in Bengal after the elections and that he would return to the state to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government.Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, Modi said, “Wherever I went, I felt the mood of the people of Bengal. I am confident that I will have to be present at the swearing-in ceremony after May 4 (the day the assembly election results will be declared).”India’s prosperity is incomplete without “Purvodaya” (rising of the East), he said. The PM said Bengal was heading towards a “historic transition” and the elections would “change the destiny of the entire eastern India”. “It is my duty to keep Bengal safe. I will never step back from my responsibility.”In an attempt to establish the BJP’s historical closeness to Bengal, Modi noted the rise of his party’s ideological precursor Jan Sangh in the state. Modi said, “The Presidency region of Bengal gave birth to Jan Sangh and elected Syama Prasad Mukherjee as MP. The BJP government in Bengal will fulfill its pledge to end the menace of refugees.”Infiltrators should leave Bengal and India before April 29: Modi In an attempt to strike a chord with the community, Modi visited the Matua temple in Thakurnagar and shared a photo of his 2019 meeting with the now late Matua matriarch, Baroma Binapani Devi, on his X handle.Underscoring the BJP’s commitment towards protecting persecuted Hindus in neighboring countries, he said in Thakurnagar, “Jana Sangh (ideological precursor of BJP) stands strongly with the refugees. Syama Prasad Mukherjee was considered their spokesperson.” In the same breath, he spoke out against Trinamool’s “appeasement politics” and vowed to drive out infiltrators.He said, “I am warning the infiltrators to leave Bengal and India before April 29. Otherwise, every one of them will be thrown out after May 4.”Referring to the first phase of voting on April 23, which saw a record turnout of over 93%, Modi said, “TMC’s pride was destroyed in the first phase. BJP’s massive victory in the second phase will be assured. We have to win at every booth and there is no room for complacency.” Pointing to the huge participation of women in the first phase, Modi said women were cheated the most during Trinamool’s tenure.Referring to the I-PAC issue, he said, “Trinamool and the state government tried to create obstacles in the investigation of the central agency. Attempts were made to destroy evidence. But the Supreme Court has recently given a strict order in this case.”Before attending the road show in Kolkata, Modi offered prayers at Thanthania Kalibari.

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मुज़फ्फरनगर पुलिस: एसएसपी संजय कुमार वर्मा ने नव तैनात महिला कांस्टेबलों को जन सेवा और मिशन शक्ति से संबंधित विशेष निर्देश दिए।

मुजफ्फरनगर वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक, मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस द्वारा रिजर्व पुलिस लाइन स्थित बहुउद्देश्यीय हॉल में नवनियुक्त महिला आरक्षियों को प्रशिक्षण पूर्ण करने के उपरान्त प्रो. संजय कुमार वर्मा द्वारा संबोधित किया गया। इस दौरान उन्हें पुलिस सेवा के मूल सिद्धांतों, जनसेवा की भावना तथा आधुनिक पुलिसिंग की आवश्यकताओं के अनुरूप कार्य करने की प्रेरणा मिली।

कार्यक्रम में महिला कांस्टेबलों को अनुशासन, जिम्मेदारी और संवेदनशीलता के साथ अपने कर्तव्यों का निर्वहन करने का संदेश दिया गया, साथ ही समाज में पुलिस की सकारात्मक छवि को मजबूत करने पर विशेष जोर दिया गया.


पुलिस सेवा को जनसेवा का माध्यम बताते हुए महत्वपूर्ण संदेश दिये

अपने संबोधन में वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक ने कहा कि पुलिस सेवा सिर्फ एक नौकरी नहीं बल्कि समाज के प्रति जिम्मेदारी निभाने का एक अवसर है. उन्होंने महिला कांस्टेबलों से अपेक्षा की कि वे आम लोगों की समस्याओं को गंभीरता से सुनें और उनके समाधान के लिए संवेदनशीलता के साथ काम करें।

उन्होंने यह भी स्पष्ट किया कि पुलिसकर्मी का व्यवहार जनता के बीच पुलिस की छवि तय करता है, इसलिए प्रत्येक कर्मचारी का आचरण विनम्र और जिम्मेदार होना चाहिए।


महिला अपराधों के प्रति सतर्क रहने के निर्देश दिये गये

कार्यक्रम के दौरान महिला आरक्षियों को महिलाओं एवं बालिकाओं से संबंधित अपराध के मामलों में विशेष रूप से सतर्क रहने का निर्देश दिया गया. अधिकारियों ने कहा कि ऐसे मामलों में त्वरित कार्रवाई और सहानुभूतिपूर्ण व्यवहार बेहद जरूरी है.

समाज में सुरक्षा की भावना को मजबूत करने में महिला पुलिसकर्मियों की भूमिका महत्वपूर्ण मानी जाती है, इसलिए उनसे अपेक्षा की गई कि वे अपनी जिम्मेदारियों का पूरी गंभीरता से निर्वहन करें।


मिशन शक्ति अभियान को प्राथमिकता का हिस्सा बताया

अभिभाषण के दौरान राज्य सरकार द्वारा किया गया मिशन शक्ति अभियान का विशेष उल्लेख करते हुए कहा गया कि महिलाओं एवं बालिकाओं की सुरक्षा, सम्मान एवं स्वावलंबन सुनिश्चित करना पुलिस की प्राथमिक जिम्मेदारियों में से एक है।

इस अभियान की सफलता में महिला पुलिसकर्मियों की सक्रिय भागीदारी को बेहद महत्वपूर्ण बताया गया.


आधुनिक पुलिसिंग में तकनीकी दक्षता बढ़ाने पर जोर दिया गया

महिला कांस्टेबलों को आधुनिक पुलिसिंग के अनुरूप तकनीकी कौशल विकसित करने के लिए भी प्रेरित किया गया। उन्हें कंप्यूटर आधारित कार्य, पुलिस पोर्टल पर डेटा एंट्री, रिकॉर्ड अपडेट और ऑनलाइन रिपोर्टिंग समय पर और सटीक तरीके से करने का निर्देश दिया गया।

इसके साथ ही फील्ड ड्यूटी को प्रभावी बनाने के लिए उपयोगी मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन, विशेषकर यक्ष ऐप जैसे प्लेटफॉर्म के उपयोग के बारे में भी जानकारी दी गई।


साइबर अपराधों और सोशल मीडिया के जिम्मेदार उपयोग पर मार्गदर्शन

कार्यक्रम में महिला कांस्टेबलों को साइबर अपराध के बढ़ते मामलों को देखते हुए डिजिटल सतर्कता के महत्व से भी अवगत कराया गया। सेवा के दौरान सोशल मीडिया के जिम्मेदारीपूर्ण उपयोग और अनुशासन बनाए रखने पर विशेष जोर दिया गया।

टीम वर्क, समय पर कार्रवाई और पेशेवर व्यवहार को पुलिस सेवा की सफलता की आधारशिला बताया गया।


उज्जवल भविष्य की शुभकामनाओं के साथ व्यक्त की गई उम्मीदें

वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक ने महिला आरक्षियों के उज्ज्वल भविष्य की कामना करते हुए विश्वास व्यक्त किया कि वे अपनी मेहनत, ईमानदारी एवं कर्तव्यनिष्ठा से जिला पुलिस की कार्यप्रणाली को और अधिक प्रभावी बनायेंगी।

उन्होंने कहा कि महिला पुलिसकर्मी नई ऊर्जा और प्रतिबद्धता के साथ समाज में सुरक्षा और विश्वास का माहौल मजबूत करने में अहम भूमिका निभा सकती हैं।


कार्यक्रम में पुलिस अधिकारी मौजूद रहे

इस अवसर पर सहायक पुलिस अधीक्षक/क्षेत्राधिकारी नगर सिद्धार्थ मिश्रा एवं क्षेत्राधिकारी जानसठ ऋषिका सिंह भी मौजूद थे. दोनों अधिकारियों ने महिला कांस्टेबलों को अपनी जिम्मेदारियों के प्रति जागरूक रहने और व्यावसायिक दक्षता बढ़ाने के लिए भी प्रेरित किया।


प्रशिक्षण पूरा करने के बाद जिले में तैनात महिला कांस्टेबलों को दिए गए मार्गदर्शन से यह स्पष्ट संकेत मिला है कि मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस महिला सुरक्षा और आधुनिक पुलिसिंग को प्राथमिकता देकर नई पीढ़ी के पुलिसकर्मियों को जिम्मेदार, संवेदनशील और तकनीकी रूप से सक्षम बनाने की दिशा में लगातार प्रयास कर रही है।

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PashaBiceps donation: Counter-Strike legend PashaBiceps donates $21K to Poland Cancer Fighters stream after selling knife skin

Counter-Strike legend Pasha Biceps donates $21K to Poland Cancer Fighters stream after selling knife skin

Retired Counter-Strike pro PashaBiceps is once again in the headlines, but this time for a very good reason. He sold one of the most famous knife skins in Counter-Strike for over $21,000. Instead of keeping the money, he decided to donate it to a children’s cancer charity in Poland. The money was donated to the Cancer Fighters Foundation, which is supported through a large charity streaming event running in Poland.This story has attracted a lot of attention in the e-sports world for both its substance and its cause. The knife skin is one of the most iconic items in Counter-Strike history. It was first given to PashaBiceps several years ago by a well-known donor in the community. Now, its sales have become even bigger, helping children battling cancer in Poland.

PashaBiceps turns iconic CS knife skin into $21K donation for Poland Cancer Fighters stream

The knife skin sold for over $21,100, and PashaBiceps confirmed that every dollar goes directly to the Cancer Fighters Foundation. The foundation is part of a larger charity stream effort in Poland where multiple gamers and streamers raise money for children suffering from cancer.After the sale, he thanked everyone who participated in the donation process. He also extended special thanks to the two highest bidders who made the final purchase possible. The new owner of the skin is the CEO of an eSports team, who appreciated the move and called PashaBiceps “Living legend.”In his message, pashaBiceps also encouraged others to continue donating while the live stream was still running. He said the eSports community is a powerful force when it comes together for a good cause.Knife skins have a special history in themselves. It was originally gifted to him in 2015 by a well-known backer known for huge donations in the early Counter-Strike streaming days. One of those old donations made PashaBiceps emotional on stream, showing how important that item was to him.Ultimately, this moment shows how gaming can go beyond just playing. It can also help genuine people in need. pashaBiceps turned a rare digital item into real help for kids fighting cancer, making it one of the most meaningful stories in eSports.It’s a simple but powerful reminder that small actions in gaming can make a big impact in real life.

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India ready to work with China to reduce tension. india news

India is ready to work with China to reduce tensions
Indian and Chinese national flags

New Delhi: India and China remain in touch to strengthen cooperation under the BRICS mechanism, with Beijing supporting India’s ongoing chairmanship of the grouping and the Indian Government appreciating China’s support for activities organized by India under the mechanism. Chinese special envoy Zhai Jun, who was here last week for the West Asia meeting, also met External Affairs Ministry Secretary Neena Malhotra in New Delhi and said that as major developing countries, China and India have always maintained communication on major international and regional issues. “China values ​​the important role played by India as the rotating chair of BRICS and hopes that this BRICS consultation on West Asia will have a stronger voice on the regional situation and play a constructive role in achieving regional peace and stability,” Zhai said. According to a Chinese readout, Malhotra said India values ​​the important role played by China within the BRICS mechanism. It also quoted Malhotra as saying that India is keen to work with BRICS countries, including China, to jointly promote efforts to reduce regional tensions as soon as possible. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting. President Xi Jinping had offered China’s support for India’s BRICS chairmanship in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin last year. Xi Jinping is expected to visit India for the BRICS summit later this year. This will be his first visit to India after the deadly Galwan military clash in June 2020.

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दून-डेल्ही एक्सप्रेसवे: ढाई घंटे में दिल्ली से देहरादून पहुंचे सीएम धामी, बोले- यह कनेक्टिविटी का बेहतरीन उदाहरण

उत्तराखंड के मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने दिल्ली दौरे के बाद सड़क मार्ग से लौटते समय दून-दिल्ली एक्सप्रेसवे का अपना अनुभव साझा किया। मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि उन्होंने दिल्ली से देहरादून तक का सफर मात्र ढाई घंटे में पूरा किया, जो पहले से काफी कम है.

इस दौरान मुख्यमंत्री ने केंद्र सरकार और खासकर प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का आभार जताया और कहा कि यह आधुनिक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर और कनेक्टिविटी का बेहतरीन उदाहरण है. प्रधानमंत्री मोदी के नेतृत्व में देश में जिस तेजी से सड़क और परिवहन सुविधाओं का विकास हो रहा है, यह उसी का परिणाम है।

उत्तराखंड: महिला आरक्षण के मुद्दे पर विधानसभा का विशेष सत्र कल; विपक्ष की तैयारी पूरी, हंगामे के आसार

अब इसका सीधा लाभ उत्तराखंड जैसे पहाड़ी राज्यों को भी मिल रहा है। उन्होंने कहा कि दून-दिल्ली आर्थिक गलियारा न केवल यात्रा के समय को कम कर रहा है बल्कि पर्यटन, निवेश और स्थानीय रोजगार के नए अवसर भी पैदा कर रहा है।

इससे चारधाम यात्रा समेत राज्य के प्रमुख धार्मिक और पर्यटन स्थलों तक पहुंच और आसान हो जाएगी। मुख्यमंत्री ने इसे नये भारत की नई गति बताते हुए कहा कि ऐसी परियोजनाएं उत्तराखंड के समग्र विकास में मील का पत्थर साबित हो रही हैं।

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri may hold the first bilateral meeting with the Bahraini government next month. india news

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri may hold first bilateral meeting with Bahrain government next month
Vikram Misri (file photo)

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is likely to visit Nepal next month, which will be the first high-level bilateral visit after the new government led by PM Balendra Shah took charge. While Nepali media reported that the visit could take place on 11–12 May, official sources said the dates were still being worked out. Both sides see the visit as an opportunity to further expand cooperation in a number of areas. According to sources, the visit was proposed when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his counterpart Shishir Khanal on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius earlier this month. This was the first high-level contact between the two countries after Shah took charge. It is also expected that the Egyptians will extend an official invitation to the King for the visit on behalf of Modi. However, as diplomatic sources said, both sides need to discuss the focus and priorities of the new government before proceeding with any ministerial visit. It is noteworthy that the new government of Nepal has hosted high ranking officials of America and China.

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Lewandowski is set to leave Barcelona after four years as contract offer falls short of his ambitions International Sports News

Lewandowski is ready to leave Barcelona after four years as contract offer falls short of his ambitions
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates his team’s victory during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Barcelona on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Villarreal, Spain. (AP Photo/Alberto Saez)

Reports from multiple outlets suggest that Robert Lewandowski is set to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season, with the Polish giant’s contract expiring at the Camp Nou and the club already identifying a replacement. The striker is considering his next move after four years in Spain. The situation centers on a contract offer that has not convinced the player, and a sweeping shakeup inside Barcelona as they look to reshape their attack with interest from Italy, the United States and Saudi Arabia.

BBC report points to end of Barcelona’s four-year tenure

According to the writings of Guillem Balagué bbc sports columnLewandowski is expected to leave Barcelona this summer, bringing to an end a streak that began when he joined from Bayern Munich in 2022 and quickly became the focal point of the attack. During that time, he has scored almost 120 goals in all competitions, a return that places him alongside some of the club’s most productive forwards in recent years, while he has continued to perform well despite moving into the later stages of his career, with the striker currently aged 37 and will turn 38 before the start of the next campaign.

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Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski attempts a shot during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villarreal and Barcelona on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Villarreal, Spain. (AP Photo/Alberto Saez)

The same report indicates that Barcelona have offered a one-year renewal, although the terms include a significant cut in salary and a more limited role within the team, which Lewandowski has not liked. The Polish striker intends to continue competing in a top European league and play for Barcelona, ​​but the new offer is not in line with his football ambitions, as he still wants to play regularly at the highest level rather than transition to a secondary role.It has also been widely reported that the club do not intend to revise those terms, primarily due to their desire to create financial flexibility ahead of the summer window, meaning the decision now depends on whether Lewandowski is willing to accept a different position within the team or make a move where he remains the focal point of the attack.

Barcelona make move for Julian Alvarez as part of attacking reset

With Lewandowski expected to leave, Barcelona have already turned their attention to the next step in their attack, with Balagu reporting that Julian Alvarez has been identified as the club’s priority target for the summer window. The forward, currently at Atletico Madrid, is reportedly worth around €120 million, a figure that poses a significant challenge for Barcelona given their financial situation, although he remains the leading option in the search for a long-term successor.

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Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring the second goal for his team during the Copa del Rey final football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad on Saturday, April 25 in Seville, Spain. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

As well as that search, the club are also targeting a second striker with a different profile, closer to the style of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with reports suggesting they want a player who provides more aggression without the ball, applies consistent pressure and plays in tight spaces rather than focusing solely on finishing.

Juventus and AC Milan lead European interest

Interest from Juventus and AC Milan has now been described in multiple reports as active discussions, with both clubs willing to give Lewandowski a more prominent role at the highest level in European football.

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Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski gestures as heavy rain falls on the field during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Oviedo in Barcelona, ​​Spain, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

a report from tuttosport The situation at Juventus has been further detailed a few days ago, indicating that Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi is expected to meet with club officials with an offer that would include an annual salary of around €6 million plus bonuses, as well as a central role in the team under Luciano Spalletti. Although the offer does not match the financial scale available in other markets, it more closely matches the sporting expectations that have shaped Lewandowski’s thinking at this stage of his career.

MLS interest wanes while Saudi offers remain available

Interest from Chicago Fire FC has also been reported, with the earlier approach suggesting a desire to build a project around Lewandowski as a marquee signing. However, according to athleticThe MLS side have recently taken a step back and re-evaluated their priorities as they plan the next phase of their squad. separate reports from barcauniversal There are indications that Lewandowski has also received attractive offers from Saudi Arabia in the long term, although those options have not yet been seriously considered, with the player still focused on competing in Europe’s top leagues.

Final decision awaited as contract stance remains unchanged

Lewandowski is understood to be aware that Barcelona’s renewal offer will not be improved, with the club prioritizing flexibility in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their attack, meaning their decision now centers on whether to accept reduced terms or make a move. Discussions in the coming weeks are expected to define the next step in his career, with Italy currently emerging as the most likely destination if he leaves Barcelona.

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Mystery over the death of 4 members of a Mumbai family a few hours after eating watermelon. india news

Mystery over the death of 4 people of a Mumbai family a few hours after eating watermelon!

Mumbai: A feast turned tragic on Saturday night when four members of a family – two sisters and their parents – died within hours of eating watermelons. Police said that while five other relatives had eaten biryani-pulao with them at 10.30 pm, and had no symptoms, all four ate fruits at around 1 am on Sunday. The deceased are Abdullah Dodakia (44), a resident of Bhindi Bazaar, who owned a mobile phone accessories shop in Andheri, his wife Nasreen (35) and daughters Ayesha (16) and Zainab (12). Doctors at JJ Hospital, where three victims were treated, are also shocked. He said it was “very unlikely” that a rancid watermelon could cause the deaths of four people at such close intervals and that all medical efforts would fail to save them. The series of deaths began around 10.30 am, with Zainab dying, followed by Nasreen three hours later, Ayesha at 5.15 pm and Abdullah at 10.15 pm.

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A doctor attending to them at JJ Hospital said that all three had symptoms of food poisoning and their kidneys were severely affected. JJ Marg police have registered four cases of accidental deaths, the investigation of which is ongoing. He said that Abullah’s brother and other relatives live nearby and everyone had gone to their homes soon after the feast. “The statements of Abdullah and Ayesha were recorded. They said that after eating the watermelon they experienced vomiting and diarrhoea. At present there is no possibility of any disturbance. “Postmortem and forensic reports are awaited,” a police officer said. Watermelon samples have been sent for testing. Both sisters were waiting for their exam results; Police said Ayesha was expected to pass Class 10 with good marks and Zainab was all set to join Class 9. Between 5 and 5.30 am on Sunday morning, all four started showing symptoms of severe restlessness along with vomiting. The family lived on the second floor of the Mughal Building in Ghati Gali. There was commotion on her floor between 9.30 and 10 am on Sunday, forcing neighbors to call fourth-floor homeopath Zaid Qureshi, who said Zainab had foam at the mouth and her pulse was undetectable, and the other three members of the family were semi-conscious. TOI attempted to reach him but to no avail till press time. One by one the neighbors took the family members to the hospital. They were taken to Sabu Siddiqui Hospital where Zainab was declared brought dead. Abdullah and Nasreen were shifted to JJ Hospital, followed by Ayesha. Dr Sanjay Surse, medical superintendent of the hospital, said, “It is very unlikely that stale watermelon could be so fatal. There may be some additive or something else in it. At this point, we are not ruling out any possibility. Nasreen died two hours after admission. Ayesha was shifted to the ICU after her father. Their deaths occurred approximately five hours apart. (With inputs from Rachel Varghese)

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